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pages available for this theme. Use your BACK button
to return to this page.1. Fish2. Ocean
& Sea Creatures (Sea Turtle, Shark, Seashell)

Mermaids
& Mermen SongJennifer B. helps youngster develop
singing skills as they sing this song to the tune of I'm
A Little Teapot.

I'm a little mermaid, See my tail.My friends are the dolphins And so are the whales.

I live in the ocean so big and blue.I love to swim,With the little fishes too.

I'm a little mermen Strong and brave.See my big tail.I can make it wave.

I live in the ocean So big and blue.I love to play with the little fishes too.

Literacy: "Mermaid
Story"A Lesson on FriendshipWith this story Diane R. teaches
children about friendship and that it's more fun if we all play together.

Description: Have all the children come to
circle time. Tell them that you would like to tell them a special story.

Once upon a time there was a mermaid named
_______.(Pick the name of
one of your children).She was very happy living in the ocean,
but for one thing.Poor _____ the mermaid had no one
to play with.

One day as she was swimming she came across
3 fish.The fish were named ____, _____, &
_______.(3 more children from
your class)._____, _____, & _______ fishes
were swimming around,playing a game of tag. It looked like
so much fun that _____ the mermaid asked if she could
play too.The fish said, "Silly mermaid, you are not
a fish. Go away. Go away."

This made ____ the mermaid very sad.But she kept on swimming until she saw 3
sea horses. The sea horses' names were ____, _____,
& _____.(3 more children from
your class). _____, _____, & _______ sea horses
were galloping aroundin the water playing hide and seek.It looked like so much fun ______ the mermaid
askedif she could play too.The sea horses said, "Silly mermaid, you
are not a sea horse. Go away.Go away."

This made _____ the mermaid even sadder.But she kept on swimming until she saw 3
dolphins.The dolphins' names were ______, _______,
& _______.(3 more children from
your class). _____, ______, & _______ dolphins
were dancing aroundon the ocean floor.It looked like so much fun _____ the mermaid
asked if she could dance too.The dolphins said, "Silly mermaid, you are
not a dolphin. Go away, Go away."

________ the mermaid was so sad she swam
into a cave and hid.She started to cry & the more she cried
the louder she gotuntil her cries carried all the way across
the ocean.

The fish, sea horses, & dolphins all
heard _____ the mermaid crying.Then they realized they had hurt _____'s
feelings.So they all swam to the cave & asked
______ the mermaid to play with them.

_____ the mermaid was so happy. All
the fishes, sea horses, & dolphins were happy too because when they all decided
to play together they had so much fun! Everyone played tag. Everyone played
hide and seek and everyone danced. Then they all had a party together.

After the story we sing The
More We Get Together & talked about how everyone in our
classroom is our friend.

The story can be changed to fit into any
theme or used as a part of a friendship theme or as a lesson on diversity.

Comments: I was having a problem with some
of the children in my class telling the others, "You are not my friend."
Some of the children were really getting their feelings hurt. The story seemed
to help the situation.

An
Art IdeaPromote fine motor development and creative
art expression during this activity by Lisa G.

Description: Ahead of time, put several
different colors of paints in shallow containers and an eye dropper for
each color. Wet sheets of paper in a shallow pan. Give each child a sheet
of wet paper with several layers of newspaper underneath. Have the children
squeeze the eyedropper to fill with paint and make droplets on their paper.Talk about what happens when the paint reaches
the wet paper. Have them experiment with different colors.
The designs are beautiful! I use this activity for my underwater
theme. After the paper dries I cut out different fish shapes.
They look awesome hanging from the ceiling!

Comments: Talk with the children about what
happened when colors were mixed and what they think would happen if they
did the same activity using dry paper.

Risa
A. shares this idea for a game: Instead of "Duck, Duck, Goose"
play "Fish, Fish, Shark" or "Crab,

Dramatic
Play: The Beach Try this activity by Rebecca O. during
your Ocean or Sea theme.

Description: This is great for the dramatic
play area . Set up the blue sheet to represent the ocean. Then set
out all the beach goodies along with the lawn chair. Play some good beach
music and you are ready to go to the beach.

Dramatic
Play: "Under the Sea"Risa A. shares this activity that
helps youngster understand how dark the sea or ocean is.

Materials: Appliance box, blue paint, pictures
of sea animals, creatures and plants,a light (you could use a flashlight or I
use one of those lights that use batteries and you just push it and it
turns on) and double mounting squares.

Description: Actually I painted the box to
save time because this was used for a week long camp prop. I had magazine
pictures as well as copies of pictures. Inside we mounted the light so
the kids could have some extra fun, but you know how much they just love
a box. One morning they took out glue sticks and decorated the box.
Then after that fun was completed they took in beach towels and goggles
and had a blast. I recommend you limit the number of children to
two at a time. Have a terrific time under the sea!

Description: First what you will need to
do is pre cut the sea turtle's flappers, back feet, and tail from your
green construction paper. Have the children glue torn pieces of green construction
paper on the outside of the bowl. This will be the turtles shell. Then
have them glue the flappers, head, legs, and tail in the appropriate places.
Let youngsters draw their own faces and you have a Sea Turtle.

Shell
& Ocean KeepsakesOlder children and their teachers create
these keepsakes about the sea and ocean during this sensory activity from
Linda
M.

Description:1. Each child places sea decorations
and sprinkle sand in a large shell.2. The teacher helps by making the plaster
of paris mixture.3. Pour the plaster mixture on the sea decorations
and let dry.4. Unmold the plaster in the large shell.
The tiny shells, coral etc. should be stuck out of the top of the large
shell when it is unmolded.5. Each child will have a piece of the sea
to take home.

Comments: We did this in summer camp last
year. We also used cocktail umbrellas and recreated a beach scene.

Underwater
Theme Bulletin BoardThe children will each help to create their
own classroom "school of fish" during this pre-k and kindergarten art activity
by Lisa G.

Materials: Various art materials of choice.

Description: Discuss with the children ahead
of time what a 'school of fish' is and during story time read Swimmy
by Leo Leoni, it's a great book for this!

Then have the children each make their own
fish, but remember to tell them the fish need to all look the same (the teacher
should decide on the pattern or design of the fish and make one ahead of time
for the children to follow as a guide). When displaying on the bulletin
board, an option would be to create a shape of a big fish (like in
the story) with all the little fish. The teacher could make a black
fish for the eye. Add seaweed, etc. and display with a caption. Comments: The more colorful the better!

5
Little Fish Swimming in the SeaYoungsters practice math skills and talk
about the food chain in the ocean during this early learning activity by
Erin
D. The children also come up with ideas about where the shark has gone.

Materials: None or teachers can make a flannel
graph of this song. Cut out 5 fish shapes and one shark shape. Teachers
can also cut out other ocean items.

Description: During circle times, transition
times or even swinging outside, sing the finger play with the children.

5 little fish swimming in the sea
teasing Mr. Shark, You can't catch me, you can't catch me.Along comes Mr. Shark hungry as can be,And caught a fish as you can see. 4..... 3.... 2.... 1.... No more fish swimming in the sea,Mr. Shark has left where could he be?

Comments: You could increase the language of
this lesson by making a book with the children about the song. Also
allow the children to play with the ocean pieces during center time.

View
the SeaHelp preschoolers to see a representation
of the ocean floor right in their own classroom with this preschool education
activity by Jen.

Description: Fill the clear bucket about
1/4 full with beach sand add shells,starfish,or other items found on the ocean floor.
Fill the bucket with water.Cut both
ends off of the coffee can and then cover one end with saran wrap
pulling tightly and taping to the can. Tape a protective covering,
such as duct tape, around the other edge of the coffee can so there are
no sharp edges to injure youngsters. The children place the coffee can
into the water and get a close up view of the ocean floor.

Comments: I have used this with my toddlers
and they love it! I suggest putting the bucket on the floor for the
younger ones. They are able to see better.

Calendar
IdeaYoungsters use cognitive and math skills
during this preschool curriculum idea from Lisa

Materials: Various shapes of choice.

Description: At my school we do calendar
every morning. I use the calendar number
pieces to teach the children about something related to our theme.
For example, when we are learning about the ocean, I cut out a clown fish
and sea anemone and number each one, making a pattern (2 clown fish, 2
sea anemone). We count the days so far in the month, say our pattern
and then I ask them about clown fish and sea anemone. They love this
and can't wait to see what the next month will bring! This could
be done with any theme. The possibilities are endless!

Bulletin
Board: "Under the Sea"Use this creative
art activity by Kris C. to develop a bulletin board for your Ocean
or Sea Theme.

Description: Have your children glue the
shapes onto the white paper in any fashion they choose. Add glue and sand
at the bottom for the ocean floor. When they have their paper the
way they want it, cut a sheet of Saran Wrap large enough to cover the entire
picture and lightly glue it down (or you can use clear tape, if that is
easier). And Voila! You have an instant under water scene!

Comments: After we did this as a class, we
hung the pictures very close together on the windows, for a interesting
"collage Bulletin Board". The kids loved it!

Classroom
Decoration: "Under The Sea"This idea from Karen L. enhances
ocean / sea themes by making a portion of the classroom look like it is
under the sea.

Materials: Blue garbage bags, tape, scissors.

Description: Teachers take each individual
garbage bag and lay it flat the long way (so it looks like a long rectangle).
Cut the bag every two inches till it almost cuts through the other side
(two inches from the top). Tape the bag on the ceiling every six inches
or so apart so that the cut pieces hang down. It looks just like
water hanging from the ceiling and it moves like waves when air is
blown across the bags (from an open window).

Comments: What a way to add to a theme!!
Hanging these bags from the ceiling actually gives a wonderful calming
effect to the children and the area that we did this in was the most popular
for as long as we had it up. The children that had a difficult time at
rest time, rested much easier when they were "under the sea"

Bulletin
Board Idea: SeahorsesPreschool and kindergarten children enjoy
creating these creaturesby Nancy
D. when learning about the animals of the sea.

Materials: A picture of a seahorse copied
on different coloredconstruction paper,
glitter and glue.

Description: Preschool children use the glitter
glue to decorate theirseahorses in any
fashion they like.Comments: These seahorses
come out beautiful and make a greatbulletin board during an ocean theme.

Dramatic
Play: "River"Create a dramatic play area in your classroom
with the ideas in this early childhood education activity by Alice.

Materials: Paper, fish, boat out of cardboard
box and a fishing pole.

Description: The children and I talked about
what lives around the river. We talk about what we can do at the
river and we discussed safety. The children talked about what they do at
the river. We also read books about water and rivers. In classroom we have
life jackets and a boat made out of a card board box so they can pretend
they're fishing. The children make fish out of construction paper. We put
paper clip on them and a magnet on the fishing pole. Since we have a rocking
boat for outside, we pretend that we are fishing at the river and sometimes
camping. Then we go into camping after this.

Comments: The children love doing this theme.
They learn a lot and share ideas with their parents.

Prepare
a "Fishing Game"Preschool children use fine motor skills
and eye hand coordination to hold poles and manipulate them to catch fish
during this activity by Karly F.

Description: Teachers tie the shoe laces
onto the chops sticks and then hot glue them for extra staying strength.
Hot glue a magnet to the bottom. Children cut out fish or ocean life
shapes and color them. Use clear contact or laminate them before
putting paper clips on the end. Paint a box blue to use as an ocean,
and to keep the activity in one place. Have fun fishing!

Description: For our preschools ocean unit
I use sidewalk chalk and draw a whale (90 ft) on the parking lot.
Beneath the whale I draw a shark (15 ft) and on our way to the playground
the children get to step 'inside' the animals. Big surprise how huge
the whale is and how small the shark. How many children fit inside
the whale? Inside the shark? If it doesn't rain it lasts several
days and we give the children chalk and let them color in the animals.

Shark
PuppetsDuring Ocean Week, pre-school and kindergarten
children make sharkpuppets with this
early childhood activity by Sandra O.

Materials: Business size envelopes, crayons
or markers,scissors and clear tape.

Description:1. Seal the envelope. Help the
child cut a triangle from one of the envelope's
short edges to make a mouth.2. To make the shark's fin, tape the
triangle piece to the top of the envelope.3. Trim off the edge of the envelope
that is opposite the mouth. This will make
an opening for the child's hand.4. The children can decorate their
sharks by drawing eyes, stripes, and sharp
teeth.

Fish
SongJaelle shares two action songs for
a water theme.

I'm a Little
Fishy(to the tune of
im a little tea pot )I'm a little fishy I can swim,Here is my tail and here is my fin.When I want to go out for a swim,I wiggle my fins and I dive in.

For nursery rhymes and finger plays about fish,
frogs, ducks and turtles take a look at Animal
Rhymes.

Fish
NetPatricia F. offers this activity
saying, "Teach children the way we get food from the sea".

Description: Take paper plates and glue items
to the plate. Then take a hair net and place over the plate and tape it
down on the back. Talk to the children about how fishermen throw their
nets over the boats to catch fish and other sea life for us to use.

Dramatic
Play: SailboatProvide youngsters with this dramatic play
experience from Lynn P. by creating a sailboat in your classroom.

Materials: Large block of wood with hole
in it, a long piece of plastic tubing, duck tape and a sheet.

Description: Teachers can get the tubing
at a local plumbing supply store. Get a large piece of wood, 12"
x 6" by 6", from a local lumber yard or from a nursery (landscaping timber
pieces work well). Drill a hole large enough to insert the tubing
in place. Duck tape the tubing to something on your ceiling (a cross
piece of dropped ceiling), we had a ceiling fan. Tie a knot in two
of the corners of a twin sized
sheet. Then tie the other two corners together into a larger knot.
Secure the two small knotted sides to the pole. Spread out the "sail"
and tape it to the side of cabinet. Beware, some duck tape can leave residual
adhesive.I then outlined the boat shape with carpet
tape and included two chairs. I would have preferred to obtain some
boxes and cut them into pieces without tops or bottoms and used them as
sides for the boat.

Science:
AbsorptionPreschool children observe the difference
between absorbent paperand shiny paper.
Pam
suggests a preliminary discussion about what is waterproof and what isn't.

Description: As a science activity as part
of rain or water theme.First discuss
with children and show them waterproof materials.Cut
out maple leaf shapes (or raindrops or the like) from theabsorbent
paper, and also from the non-absorbent paper. Next,children drip color onto their leaves and
are asked to observe andpredict which
one the color will soak through. When dry mount ondark
card.Comments: Children rather like this activity
and can become fairlyabsorbed in it!

A
Sail by the ShoreEncourage creative and fine motor skills
with this sandy art project by Priscilla Y.

Description: Let each child paint the picture
of the sailboat, tell them to leave the water and the sand uncolored.
Once they've colored the boats, let them put glue on the sand area.
Then sprinkle sand over the glue abundantly and let dry. Next, let the
the youngsters paint the water blue. Let the picture dry and put
up for display.

Sparkle
FishPromote creativity and fine motor skills
during this art activity by Angela.

Description: In advance, cut out shapes of
fish, or let the children draw their own fish and cut them out. Have the
children glue sequins and glitter to the fish to make them sparkle. Tie
fishing line to the fish and hang them from the ceiling to give the room
an "Under the Sea" look.

Description: Teachers give each child a bottle
to fill with water.Put drops of blue
food coloring in each bottle. Fill each bottle withwater
and take to a creative table. Have materials for children todrop
into their wave machine. e.g.; sparkles, beads, pasta, seashells,sequins and sand.

An adult covers the caps with cement glue
and screws on the lid tightly.
Put in the sun to dry for a day. Children take their wave machinesoutside
to watch how it catches the sun, or they can take it home toplay
with.Extensions:
Play ocean music to enhance the environment for childrento
listen to. Make a smaller version to play catch with outside.
Examine seaweed, seashells, sand, pearls, sand, lobster claws at the science
table.

Salt
Water PaintingTo enhance children's
small muscle skills and encourage them to enjoythe
process of creative artwork try this early childhood activityby Suzann
B.

Materials: Paintbrushes,
cups, water, food coloring, salt, and paper.

Description: Teachers add
food coloring to cups half filled with water.Add
a few tablespoons of salt to each cup and stir. Ask the childrento
paint with the brushes onto either white or colored paper.Comments: This form of
painting is a lot of fun for the kids. I always use it when we are
studying the oceans and ocean animals. The "paint"dries and the salt makes
the paper sparkly in a very natural way. The paintings always turn out
to be so beautiful!

Science:
Fresh Water vs.SaltwaterCrystal shares
this early childhood activity saying, "It's a sensoryand
discovery experiment to teach some of the differences between fresh water
and saltwater.

Materials: Saltwater,
freshwater and a small cup for each child.

Description: During
circle time teachers set a cup of fresh waterand a cup of saltwater
next to each child and ask if he or she cantell which is one
is the saltwater.

Give each child a small
amount of saltwater to taste and talk aboutwhy it's different
from the freshwater. Ask them to give theiropinion on the taste
of the saltwater. Some of their reactions mightsurprise you!Comments: The kids loved
it they talked about how it tasted most ofthe
day. Some of them actually asked for more. It is a great sensory
experience, especially for children who don't have many opportunities
to go to the beach and taste the sea for themselves.

Paper
Mâché FishKindergarten children
use fine motor control and creative skills during this art project by Sandra
V.

Description: First, you blow the balloons.
Then, put a first line of glue and paper. Wait till it's dry then do another
one (you'll have to put three or four layers). When it's dry and hard,
take a needle and push through to pop the balloon. Paint the body of the
fish with bright colors then use silk paper to do the fins and the tail.
Glue two plastic eyes to add realism. These are great if you attach them
on the ceiling behind a sea picture.Comments:
This is a long project, but worth the time.

Paper
Mâché Ocean AnimalsKindergarten and first grade children identify
various ocean animals and use paper mâche mixture to create their
favorite animal/s that live in the oceanduring
this art project by Shelli A.

Description: This would be a nice activity
to wrap up a unit on Ocean Animals and Sea Life. At the end of the unit,
recap with the children all that they have learned about sea life and the
various animals that live in the ocean. On a large piece of chart paper
put the title "Our Favorite Ocean Animals." Have each child share
with the class what their favorite ocean creature is and why. After all
of the children have had a chance to share, ask them to draw pictures of
their favorite animals. After the pictures have been drawn, tell the children
that they will now begin the process of making sculptures of their favorite
animals.

Begin the Paper Mâché
Process: Each child helps to strip the
newspaper. Soak newspaper overnight in water. Strain newspaper and mash
together with Elmer's glue. The children love helping in this process.
After the paper mâche mixture has been made, children can begin sculpting
their favorite ocean animals. Allow animals to dry for 2 -3 days, then
paint with tempera paint. Help children to label their animals and display
throughout the room.

Comments: I have done this activity with
4 - 5 year old children. I think itwould
also be appropriate for 6 and 7 year olds.

Fingerplay:
Five Little SeashellsHold up five fingers,
and swish each one down with the other hand.

Five little seashells lying on the shoreSwish went the waves, and then there were
four.Four little seashells, pretty as could beSwish went the waves, and then there were
three.Three little seashells all pearly newSwish went the waves, and then there were
two.Two little seashells shining in the sunSwish went the waves, and then there was
one.One little seashell left all aloneI picked it up, and I took it home.

SeashellsDuring this early childhood lesson plan
by Ann, preschool andkindergarten
children become familiar with various types of seashells.

Materials: A collection of large, medium
and small seashells.

Description: Put out a large collection of
seashells for the childrento examine
and explore. Ask the youngsters to sort the seashellsinto
groups of small, medium and large shells. They can also be sortedby
color, shape, texture (rough or smooth).

Next, put some shells in the water table
along with a mild detergentand a scrub
brush and let the children wash the seashells.

Finally, put out a chart, poster or book
of seashells, and encourage the children to match up the seashells they
have to the seashells in the pictures.

Painted
Sea Shells Paper WeightsToddlers and young children use fine motor
and creative skills when painting sea shells, to sit on mom's or dad's
desk, during this sea activity byPatricia
S.

Materials: Palm size sea shells, paint and
glitter.

Description: Encourage children to paint
shells and while still wet shake glitter on them.Comments: These make pretty paper weights
if you use heavy shells. We collected shells from the beach.

Sandy
Sea StarsPromote early learning about textures during
this sensory activity by Patricia S., for toddlers and young children.

Materials: Picture of starfish, colored sand
(can be made by adding food color to clean sand), glue and paper plates.

Description: Make your star fish the size
of the paper plate so it can be glued onto it. Cover starfish in glue then
add colored sand. When dried the starfish will have a sandy texture. Using
different colors make for a very colorful display of stars.

StarfishPriscilla Y. contributes this ocean
activity saying, "The objective is to learn different textures and to imagine
what a starfish feels like".

Materials: White construction paper (with
a picture of a starfish), sand, child
safety scissors, a long piece of blue glossy wrapping paper (to act as
the water) and finger paint.

Description: You will need to mix the finger
paint and sand together. Give each child a picture of a starfish.
To grasp the feel of the different textures this project can be done with
the hands. Tell each child to paint their starfish with their finger
paint and sand mixture. When the starfish dries let the kids cut out their
picture. Apply tape to the back of the picture and let them put up their
blue paper. Let the children put their starfish on the paper.Optional: They can decorate with seaweed
(cut green construction paper) and draw little bubbles from the starfish.

Oceans
in a BottleKris C. shares
this science experience as a soothing tool to use with behaviorally challenged
young children.

Description:Fill the empty pop
bottle 2/3 of the way with water. Add about a cup of baby oil, give
or take. I never actually measured it! Add two or three drops
of the food coloring, or 'til you get the shade of blue you want.
Be careful not to make it too dark. Tightly secure the lid to the
bottle. I suggest you glue it on, or secure with duct tape.
The baby oil will separate from the blue water and if you gently rock the
bottle, it looks like waves.

The kids think this
is great and it is very calming for kids with ADD or ADHD.Comments: Add
silver glitter to the bottle or tiny plastic fish.

Description: Have the children fill their
ziplock bag with blue hair gel, 1/3 way. Then add a spoonful of silver
glitter. Allow the children to choose about 4 leaves and 5 tackle
pieces to put in. Close up the ziplock bag (tight), and give to the children
to squish, squish, squish! This makes a great sensory activity that
the children can take home, and it looks cute too!

Create
a "Fish Tank"Gail P. uses this activity for the
letter F and for an Ocean Theme.

Description: Before school: Hot glue string
(4 inches) with fish hanging from it to the inside of the lid. In
class: Put 1/2 cup of aquarium rocks in the water bottle. Next, fill it
with water and let students count the "drops" of blue food coloring.
Let the children put in some glitter. You could also put in a small
plastic plant.

Cooking:
Fish BowlCreate a fish bowl that's fun to eat during
this cooking activity by Tamara.

Description: Get a fish bowl. Add a
layer of blue Jell-O, then add grapes, then add the blueberries and then
add the gummy fish. Repeat this until it reaches
the top of bowl. Once complete shine a flash light on to the bowl
to see the underwater adventure.
Eat it when you want.

Comments: This was excellent and the children
loved this idea. I received this idea off the Rosie Show!

Cool
Cooking: Edible OceansYoung children use
the sense of touch when learning about the oceanand
have a treat during this preschool activity by Rachel H.

Description: Pour blue
Jell-O into a ziploc bag and let set.Then
give each child an "ocean" that they can populate withtheir
own sharks, fish, etc. Close and squish around askingthe children
how it feels making their fish swim. Give outspoons
and eat!

Ocean
DioramaPreschool and kindergarten children create
an "ocean scene" to display the types of ocean life they've learned about
in this early childhood activity plan by Lisa G.

Description: Kids can assemble their diorama
in the box or tray. The teacher will cover them with blue cellophane.
All done, each is unique and special.

Extension:
You can also make a Blue Jell-O Ocean in
a clear plastic cup. Make quick set blue Jell-O, spoon it into the
cup. Add a few gummy sharks and enjoy! We made individual ones
in the plastic cups for the children to take home. We also made a
big one, that we devoured, in a small fishbowl.

Crayon
Resist: Ocean FunC. I. offers this activity
saying, "The children are amazed when they see what happens when they paint
over the crayons!"

Description: Draw some pictures on a piece
of white construction paper of an ocean scene with multi colored crayons.
Include white crayon drawings of fish. The children paint over the whole
piece of paper and are really surprised that the fish show up. After
it dries, let them glue the rocks to the bottom for the ocean bed.

FlamingosPatricia S. suggests that teachers
help children create these birds that you might see at the beach.

Description: Teacher
will need to cut the blue cardboard in strips,2
oyster shapes connected for each child. Paint outside and inside
of cardboard, let dry. Fold in half and crease like an oyster shell,
gluefelt
on bottom half with a small amount of sand and a pearl on top offelt. Add
wiggly eyes on outside.Comments: Pre-cut
shapes from dividers before project. Don't showa
finished project to children.

PenguinWith this pre-school
activity from Sylvia V. youngsters make a craftduring
their study of the ocean.

Description: Paint
egg carton black and let dry. Cut out a large white oval shape to
cover lower half of egg carton, which makes the penguins tummy.Use black
oval shapes for wings and glue to left and rights sides of eggcarton.

Windy
SeaCreate a wind sock with sea animals on it
during the preschool activity by Nancy E.

Description: Staple the strip into a circle.
Punch holes opposite of each other on the circle. Color and cut out eight
sea animals, shells and starfish, (laminating will make the project more
durable for outside hanging). Glue green and blue strips of different lengths
(ocean waves) to the inside of the
circle. Staple the animals to the strips (like they are swimming in the
sea) and put yarn or thin rope through the holes in the circle and hang
to enjoy.

Comments: Fun for the children to run outside
with these in their hands.